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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.62, 379.02 and 164.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.62, 379.02 and 164.15 is: 226.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.62 : 379.02 = 164.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.62/379.02 = 164.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.62x = 379.02 × 164.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.62x = 62,216.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,216.13/274.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.55

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